I'll try to explain.....
Requirements:
only permissible controls are trigger, magazine catch and hold open/slide release
may not have a safety catch
must be able to fire with the magazine removed
the portion of the trigger against which the finger rests during shooting may not consist of multiple parts
magazine capacity at least 15 rounds
trigger pressure must be the same from shot to shot, and the lighter the better
there must be at least 3 different sizes of grip or grip inserts available
the magazine catch must be accessible from both sides, or be able to be switched for left-handers
the slide release/hold open must be accessible from both sides
each weapon must contain an RFID chip containing the weapons details
caliber 9 x 19 mm
picatinny rail on the frame
The RFID chip is no electronic lock, it just holds the data of the gun so it can be read out in case it was stolen/lost and is traceable by other means as the serial number, additional data can be put into the chip like the details from the officer that carries the weapon, the police station etc....and can be read out from yards distance if need be....take a guess for what.
RFID:
Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is a technology that uses communication via radio waves to exchange data between a reader and an electronic tag attached to an object, for the purpose of identification and tracking. Some tags can be read from several meters away and beyond the line of sight of the reader. The application of bulk reading enables an almost parallel reading of tags.
No, it does NOT have a safety catch, or electronic or otherwise in the trigger or whatever means.'
It can be fired with a round in the chamber even if the magazine is removed, or an crook gets the magazine out in a struggle, the officer still can fire one shot at him.
The new holsters will cover the trigger and trigger guard so that no accidental discharges are possible if the weapon is snagged.
No safety means that officers in the heat of an altercation cannot forget to release the safety catch and the weapon does not fire when that is needed.
And yes, it does happen....
Mandatory training and firing is checked by safety officers, failing to perform means no pistol desk work and more time on the training lanes till the safety officer is satisfied you can go back on the street safely with the gun.
Minimal training courses 6 times a year, police is allowed to use it in the shooting club if he/she is a member.
Again, a lot of assumptions without base.
I've been in the position i had to use my weapon as Officer, not something i like, but you DO react different in that situation as being relaxed on the firing range happily popping off at a stationary target that does not form a threat or fires back at you.
Even serious training in the movie screened firing range where you get all kinds of situations thrown at you to react on will not completely train you for a real situation.
I've been there, done it, got the full investigation and came out good.
But it is a life changing event.
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